Course Withdrawal
If withdrawal from a class becomes necessary, the student should obtain an official withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office. Withdrawal forms are available on the Registrar’s website at www.sacredheart.edu/officesservices/registrar/. Completed forms should be faxed to the Registrar’s Office at 203-365-7509. Official withdrawal is necessary to assure proper grade entry on the transcript and the issuance of any refunds, if applicable. A “W” grade will be issued for course withdrawals submitted within the withdrawal deadline (see Academic Calendars for withdrawal deadlines). After the deadline, a grade of W will only be granted in highly unusual circumstances, such as documented medical emergency. Students who do not withdraw in the specified time frame will receive the grade that they have earned. Students are encouraged to contact their advisor or program director to discuss their academic progress.
Phone withdrawals are not accepted. Students who are taking only online courses may submit a request to withdraw from a course by sending an e-mail to registrar@sacredheart.edu. The e-mail must include the student’s request to withdraw, the student’s name, ID number, course and section number, and term.
Nonattendance does not constitute official withdrawal. Course withdrawals may affect satisfactory academic progress (as defined in an earlier section) and/or academic standing, and may result in the loss of benefits or permission to participate in University activities such as athletics. It is the student’s responsibility to understand these consequences.
If a student withdraws from the University prior to and through the add/drop period, the courses will not appear on the student’s transcript. A “W” grade will be recorded if the student withdraws from the University after the add/drop period. The W grades will appear on the student’s transcript.
Withdrawing from courses or failing to attend courses will impact your financial aid. For details please see SHU's Financial Assistance Withdrawal Policy.